1253 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1253 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 600 sqft

$133,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 6, 2026

$133,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 6, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
600 sqft

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Description

Wow! A beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home located near downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This home sits on a large lot with alley access. Brand new gutters and exterior paint were added to make this home stand out. New windows were added to make the home efficient. On the main floor you will find a fully remodeled kitchen, full bathroom and two bedrooms. LVL floors run throughout the kitchen and bathroom. New carpet is in the living area and both bedrooms. Brand new cupboards, counter tops, backslash and appliances round out the kitchen. This is a great home for a first time home buyer looking for a remodeled home near the heart of downtown!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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HOA
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1253 E 17th Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1943Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price History for 1253 E 17th Ct

DatePriceEventSource
05/28/2020$91,900Sold
DMMLS #598451
04/14/2020$91,900PendingAgent Provided
03/18/2020$91,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/09/2020$94,900PriceChange
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03/03/2020$98,900PriceChange
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02/26/2020$99,900PriceChange
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02/04/2020$99,999Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$201K
$500MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$184
$3MoM
Available listings
990
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,668
Assessment$106,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1253 E 17th Ct

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$110,000
01/06/26
2
1
980
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Neighborhood Overview

M.L. King Jr. Park
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What Locals Say about M.L. King Jr. Park

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 29 % Say neighbors are friendly

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    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 2 years and stuff has been stolen from my yard, there is graffiti all over my house on the outside."
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    "Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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1253 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 600 sqft single-family home built in 1943. 1253 E 17th Ct is located in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1253 E 17th Ct was last sold on May 28, 2020 for $91,900. The current Trulia Estimate for 1253 E 17th Ct is $133,200.